Careers at Virginia Tech

We are seeking a dedicated HVAC Master Technician to join our Dining Maintenance team within Student Affairs, overseeing both campus dining halls and shared academic facilities housed within these buildings. Reporting to the Dining Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort, efficiency, and reliability of our facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

o Install, Troubleshoot, and Repair: Manage hydronic heating and cooling systems, including steam, chilled water, and hot water systems.
o System Components: Air handlers, energy recovery units, VAV boxes, fan coil units, pumps, variable frequency drives, valves, and piping.
o Preventative Maintenance: Collaborate with the Dining Maintenance Manager and Supervisor to plan and implement effective preventative maintenance programs.
o Training and Development: Provide hands-on training and support to trainee-level employees and identify educational opportunities for the department.
o General Maintenance: Perform minor electrical, plumbing and dining equipment repairs as needed.
o On-Call Rotation: Participate in the rotational on-call schedule, responding to after-hours maintenance calls when required.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and education within the department.

o Expertise in HVAC Systems: Proven knowledge of HVAC systems and components, ensuring high-quality maintenance and repairs.
o Hydronic Heating and Cooling: Extensive experience and understanding of hydronic heating and cooling systems.
o Blueprints and Schematics: Ability to accurately interpret and follow blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications.
o Effective Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective interactions with customers, co-workers, and leadership.
o Efficient Work Ethic: Capability to prioritize workload and work efficiently with minimal supervision.
o Professional Experience: Journeyman level experience or licensure in HVAC with ability to acquire DPOR Master’s License within a year of employment.
o Flexibility and Reliability: Willingness to work overtime as required, including responding to after-hours service calls and during facilities emergencies. Commitment to being present during authorized closings due to inclement weather or other reasons, as essential personnel.
o Computer Skills: Working knowledge of computers and proficiency in programs such as Word and Excel.

o Professional Experience: Journeyman level experience or licensure in HVAC and Refrigeration with ability to acquire DPOR Master’s License within a year of employment.
o Software Proficiency: Successful experience with work order system software, AiM by AssetWORKS, or similar.

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Regular

Salary $55,000 - $65,000/year and commensurate with experience

October 23, 2024

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm
Some overtime required and responds to after hour service calls in a team, and work when scheduled or in emergency situations.
Must be willing to work weekend shift occasionally or on a rotating shift.
A free meal is offered at one of our Dining centers for each regular shift worked.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check as well as a driving check with a safe driving record.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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